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The majority of patients visiting dental practices would like to be checked for mouth cancer, the results of a new survey have revealed. The findings showed that nine in ten patients (88%) would like to be checked for the disease. Despite the public’s desire to be checked for cancer, only one in seven people (14%)…
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Dental hygienist Davina Gray, of Denmead Dental in Waterlooville, Hampshire, won a FREE Philips Sonicare DiamondClean and multiple head pack in our prize draw at last week’s BSDHT Conference! Well done Davina!
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Women who drink two or more sugary drinks a day may be at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes. That’s according to a new study presented to the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) Scientific Sessions 2011 in Orlando, Florida. An abstract of the study is available to view online in the AHA journal Circulation –…
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The 2011 BADN Outstanding Contribution to Dental Nursing Award, sponsored by WR Berkley (Europe) Ltd, was presented to Fiona Ellwood at the sixth Honours and Awards Dinner at the Chancery Court Hotel, London on 24 November 2011. Fiona started work as a dental nurse in 1983 and became a BADN member when she qualified in…
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Young’s Dental Practice was in celebratory mood in October when they marked 30 years to the day that they opened their doors. Practice owners, Kirk and Sheena Young, were joined by staff and current patients including two of the very first patients they treated. Kim Mallinder and Louise Boddye were guests of honour at the…
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The 2011 BADN Outstanding Contribution to Dental Nursing Award, sponsored by WR Berkley (Europe) Ltd, was presented to Fiona Ellwood at the sixth Honours and Awards Dinner at the Chancery Court Hotel, London on 24 November 2011. Fiona started work as a dental nurse in 1983 and became a BADN member when she qualified in…
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New research shows the UK still needs to improve hygiene habits to prevent infection during the cold and flu season. As we get well into the cold and flu season and with the festive season fast approaching, new research from the Dettol Hygiene Home Truths study has revealed that 48% of Britons are wary of…
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Women who drink two or more sugary drinks a day may be at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes. That’s according to a new study presented to the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) Scientific Sessions 2011 in Orlando, Florida. An abstract of the study is available to view online in the AHA journal Circulation – http://circ.ahajournals.org/. Lead…
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One of the country’s foremost implant dentistry training providers is about to celebrate a significant milestone as it comes to the end of its most successful year in business yet. Dentists undertaking implantology training at Dentale’s dedicated clinics in the West Midlands and South West of England are set to have placed more than 1,000 implants…
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Water fluoridisation will be considered and supermarkets will be asked to remove sweets from checkout in an effort to improve the oral health among children in a London borough. A report by Hammersmith and Fulham earlier this year found half the borough’s under-fives are suffering from tooth decay due to poor oral health, way above…
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A dental charity has welcomed the government’s decision to change its Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination from ‘Cervarix’ to ‘Gardasil’ from September 2012. The Foundation believes the new vaccine will bring wider health benefits, including the prevention of genital warts. According to the Health Protection Agency, 75,000 people were diagnosed with genital warts in 2010.…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has published a new study that takes a closer look at the impact Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has on dentistry. The GDC is currently carrying out a review of its mandatory CPD requirements for all its registrants and findings from this study will make a contribution to the review. The study looked…
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New research suggests many orthodontic problems experienced by people in industrialised nations is due to a modern diet. The study – from the University of Kent – claims the soft diet causes the jaw to grow too short and small relative to the size of their teeth. The research, which was conducted by Dr Noreen…
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Windsor residents are set to benefit from a new style of dental practice which was opened wide by the Mayor of Windsor Asghar Majeed earlier this month. CastleView Dental, in collaboration with Toothbeary, is the brainchild of two respected dental experts; Dr David Winkler and Dr Cheryl Butz, both of whom have international reputations in…
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The dentist who gave Kate Middleton her smile was featured in The Times on Saturday. Rather than opting for a Hollywood style smile, the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly visited Dr Didier Filion to enhance her smile in time for her wedding earlier this year. Dr Filion specialises in a form of treatment known as ‘harmonious…
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Water fluoridisation will be considered and supermarkets will be asked to remove sweets from checkout in an effort to improve the oral health among children in a London borough. A report by Hammersmith and Fulham earlier this year found half the borough’s under-fives are suffering from tooth decay due to poor oral health, way above…
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Therapist Gail Marsh was added to the British Association of Dental Therapists’ Roll of Distinction at an awards ceremony last night (Thursday). This is awarded for commitment and dedication to the dental therapy profession. She was among a long list of leading practitioners from across the dental community who were honoured for their contribution to…
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The practice manager of a Harley Street dental practice is off to revisit her nursing skills with a charity trip on behalf of Bridge2Aid. Louise Scott, of Davies and Associates in London, trained as a dental nurse and an oral health educator and sees it as a great opportunity to ‘help a fantastic charity’ and…
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Dentistry magazine’s lead commentator, Kevin Lewis, attained the rare distinction of being made a BDA Honorary Member last night (Thursday). It’s a title which recognises long, exceptional and valuable service to the BDA, as well as personal commitment to the operation and welfare of the Association. A serving dentist for 30 years and author of…
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